Recovery RoadOn May 30th, six weeks and two days after my prostatectomy, I had my first PSA check-up with my doctor. Prior to...reactions21comments
Tips for Managing Cancer FatigueFatigue is a common symptom affecting people with prostate cancer and often one of the most debilitating. It can be experienced as...reactions11comments
Being Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer At A Younger AgeYou sit in the waiting area and the men around you are as old as your dad, or older. Their wives are...reactions3comments
Further Exploring The Psycho-Sexual (Side) EffectMany men are well aware of the physical side effects of prostate cancer, which can include issues like urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction...reactionscomments
How to Talk to Children or Grandchildren About Your CancerDiscussing cancer with children or grandchildren can be a daunting task. It may be tempting to want to shield them from the...reactions4comments
Why I Use A Healthcare SpecialistThe idea for this article has been in my mind for a while, but two things spurred me to finally write it...reactions4comments
Selfless Sex – Your Partner's PleasureSo far, we’ve scratched the surface on Selfless Sex by discussing how much pleasure the body can actually achieve. Just remember, Selfless...reactions11comments
I’m Not Losing My Hair, I’m BaldWe all realize the seriousness of any type of cancer. When my father was diagnosed with prostate cancer, he had to go...reactions4comments
Dependent on Depends!I’m in the early stages of recovery from a laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. My surgery was on April 16th, 2018. As I continue...reactions21comments
Gleason Surprise After Prostatectomy?My big question about active surveillance is: “Could your Gleason score be higher than what is found after your biopsy?” My history...reactions27comments
Let's Talk About Mental HealthMental health and physical health are often linked, with one impacting the other. Many men with prostate cancer, for example, talk about...reactionscomments
Lupron & Sexual Side EffectsFor a few months now, I’ve been reading your comments on the ProstateCancer.net Facebook page. There has been considerable interest in the...reactions3comments
Newlywed and Prostate CancerWhat do you do when you are a newlywed and find out that you have prostate cancer? This is my father's story...reactions2comments
Impact of Multiple BiopsiesBiopsies are a regular part of the screening and monitoring process for prostate cancer. Throughout their journey with prostate cancer, many men...reactionscomments
Riding the Roller Coaster“By the time I write my next article, I am confident that cancer will be gone from my body.” That was the...reactions7comments
Dealing With Hot FlashesHot flashes are sudden feelings of warmth, sweating, and redness. They are common for women undergoing menopause. Men with prostate cancer undergoing...reactions45comments
Selfless Sex – the Full BodyWhile prostate cancer may have affected your ability to perform sexually like you were able to in the past, your sex life...reactionscomments
Cardiovascular Health & Prostate CancerFor men with prostate cancer and cardiovascular comorbidities, some prostate cancer treatments, such as hormone therapy, can negatively impact cardiovascular health. Evidence...reactionscomments
Community Views: What Is Biopsy Really Like?Being screened for prostate cancer can be an overwhelming and confusing process, and not knowing what to expect from your upcoming biopsy...reactions14comments
Making Medical Decisions Work for YouShared decision-making is a collaborative process that allows patients and their healthcare teams to make decisions together. This process takes into consideration...reactionscomments
